дымохо́д
dymoxódmasculine
The English word 'chimney' can be translated into Russian as дымохо́д (dymoxód), труба́ or дымова́я труба́.
Meaning: vertical tube or hollow column, a flue (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| дымохо́д | dymoxód | masculine |
| труба́ | trubá | feminine |
| дымова́я труба́ | dymovája trubá | feminine |
The term дымоход refers specifically to a chimney or a flue. While труба́ can mean a chimney, it is a much more general term that can also mean any pipe, tube or stack. If you are referring to an industrial chimney or a smokestack, the phrase дымова́я труба́ is more suitable.
What does it mean word for word?
The word дымохо́д is a compound formed from дым (smoke) and ход (way or passage), literally meaning 'smoke-way' or 'smoke-path'.
Which one should you use?
Дымоход is used when you want to specify a chimney or flue. In contrast, труба́ is a broader term for any pipe, tube or stack. In everyday conversation, people often simply use труба́ to refer to a chimney.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form высокая is used with the word труба́, whereas the masculine form высокий is used with the word дымоход.
How do you pronounce it?
dymoxód
Did you know?
- The word труба́ is used in the slang phrase мы в трубе, which literally means 'we are in a pipe' but actually means 'we are in deep trouble' or 'we are doomed'.
- While труба́ refers to a chimney, it is also the standard Russian word for a 'telephone handset' or a 'phone call'.
- In historical Russian architecture, the 'pech' (traditional masonry stove) integrated the chimney and the living space, as people often slept on top of the stove itself.
Examples in context
- В этом доме такая высокая труба.There is such a tall chimney in this house.
- Когда дым стал выходить из дымохода, я понял, что печь проржавела.When smoke started coming out of the chimney, I realized that the stove had rusted.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chimney” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
